Description
Mediterranean flavors dance in this Greek-style loaded hummus, blending creamy chickpea base with zesty toppings. Fresh herbs, crumbled feta, and kalamata olives create a perfect appetizer that transports you to sunny Greek islands with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus Base:
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water (or more as needed for desired consistency)
- Salt to taste
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) Kalamata olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor until achieving a silky-smooth texture, periodically scraping processor sides.
- While processing, gradually stream olive oil and water to create a creamy consistency, tasting and adjusting seasonings as needed.
- Spread the hummus evenly across a wide serving platter, creating a gentle swooping motion for visual appeal.
- Artfully scatter chopped cherry tomatoes across the hummus surface, ensuring even distribution.
- Strategically place diced Kalamata olives around the tomatoes, creating contrasting color patterns.
- Sprinkle finely chopped cucumber and red onion over the hummus, adding textural dimension.
- Generously crumble feta cheese across the top, allowing small chunks to peek through the vegetable layer.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, creating a vibrant green accent against the creamy base.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil in a circular motion, enhancing the Mediterranean aesthetic.
- Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread or crisp vegetable sticks for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Blend chickpeas thoroughly to ensure a creamy, smooth texture without lumps for the perfect hummus base.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for an authentic Mediterranean flavor and rich, silky consistency.
- For a lighter version, replace feta with nutritional yeast or skip cheese entirely to make the dish vegan-friendly.
- Customize toppings by adding roasted red peppers, pine nuts, or za’atar spice blend for extra depth and regional variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg